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Manager, Trade Marketing

Cotton Incorporated Cary, NC

Cary, NC

1mo ago Closed

Full time Manager Marketing Brand Management

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 12, 2026).

Job Description

Manager, Trade Marketing in Cary, NC (hybrid) will initiate, manage, and execute trade-focused marketing projects and programs to support the Marketing division, including developing campaigns and go-to-market initiatives, collaborating cross-functionally, and representing Cotton Incorporated at industry events.

Responsibilities

Initiate, manage, and execute strategic marketing initiatives that support division goals and promote cotton across textile, apparel, and home markets.
Develop and implement integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, and promotional programs for brands, retailers, manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders.
Translate technical textile, product, and market information into clear marketing tools, educational resources, and customer-facing content.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, researchers, technical experts, and external partners to create coordinated campaigns and industry programs.
Support planning and execution of domestic and international trade shows, conferences, customer events, and industry engagement activities with internal teams and external partners.
Identify emerging industry trends, technologies, and market opportunities to inform new marketing concepts, messaging, and strategic initiatives.
Plan and run trade shows, conferences, product showcases, tours, and other industry engagement activities worldwide.
Manage relationships with external agencies, consultants, suppliers, and vendors to enable project delivery and marketing objectives.
Represent Cotton Incorporated at industry meetings, events, workshops, and conferences through presentations, networking, and stakeholder engagement.
Participate in public speaking opportunities and industry education initiatives to communicate programs, technologies, and market insights to diverse audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in marketing, textiles, apparel management, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience, with apparel and textiles preferred.
Experience in brand and creative product marketing, event marketing, and project management.
Experience speaking to diverse audiences, from managers to corporate executives.
Vendor management experience.
Creative thinker able to develop and execute marketing solutions.
Ability to manage multiple projects and a diverse workload concurrently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work well within a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is a plus.
Up to 20 percent travel domestically and internationally.

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Working conditions and physical demands

General office environment with quiet to moderate noise
Occasional off-site work due to travel
Business casual dress code
Regularly required to sit and type, with frequent standing, walking, and bending or twisting
Occasional pushing, pulling, and reaching above or below shoulder level
Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
Frequent face-to-face and telephone interactions with internal staff and external contacts
Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment

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